New research by ECOMMPAY has found that only 14% of consumers ‘completely understand’ Open Banking, with even fewer businesses grasping how it could help them grow their business. Introduced in 2018, Open Banking makes it easier for consumers to view their finances, take out loans or pay for things online, while businesses also benefit from…
Read moreForty-two percent of financial professionals believe having analytical skills will be a key requirement to fulfil their roles in the future, according to findings from the latest FinTech Barometer survey of finance professionals, carried out by Visma | Onguard. The research showed that programming skills (37%) and leadership qualities (34%) were also highlighted, reflecting the…
Read moreSmall business lender, iwoca has launched a cash advance product on Funding Xchange for small business online sellers. iwoca will be the first lender in the use Open Banking to offer fully automated revenue-based repayments to e-commerce businesses with a business bank account on the marketplace. Small business owners operating on platforms such as eBay…
Read moreA new start-up fintech launched by a former credit industry professional aims to get businesses paid within seven days, in an attempt to address late payments. Debt Register has developed a purpose-built digital platform to resolve debts anything up to 10 times faster than traditional legal action, and for a fraction of the cost. Two…
Read moreLenders could see the time they spend processing the average loan reduce by more than 85% with the adoption of Open Banking technology, according to research from Yolt Technology Services. The company says at present, lenders process an average of 6,258 loans a year, with each single loan taking 3.5 hours for the business to…
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